Access To Services

Question 1

What is a referral ?

Answer 1

People who need healthcare usually make an appointment with their GP where their healthcare needs are assessed. The GP may refer them to a specialist doctor in a hospital

Question 2

What are the 3 factors which have to be met for a person to meet the eligibility criteria for personal care ?

Answer 2

-arise from or are related to a physical or mental impairment or illness
-make them unable to achieve 2 or more of the specified outcomes
-impact significantly on wellbeing as a result of being unable to meet these outcomes

Question 3

What are some specific outcomes relating to eligibility criteria ?

Answer 3

-maintain personal and home hygiene
-go to the toilet appropriately
-dress appropriately
-move around inside and outside
-access occupations such as work , training or volunteering
-use local facilities and transport
-care for others such as a child
-prepare and eat food and drink